ASHLEY FORD

Development Director

Ashley (she/they) joined Coyote Central as Director of Development in August of 2023. Originally from NC, where they received their Bachelors of Science in Public Health from NC State University (Go Pack!), Ashley moved to Seattle in July 2019 and has been living in the Lake City neighborhood with their partner and two cats, Prim & Rue, ever since. They have been a musician for over 15 years and have a passion for serving the arts community, currently performing as a flautist with the Rainbow City Band. Additionally, Ashley is a fierce advocate for equity and inclusion, currently chairing the board for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) of Seattle and serving as a Co-Chair for Seattle's LGBTQ+ Commission.. In their free time, you can find Ashley on a local hiking trail or trying to find the best lavender latte in town. They enjoy connecting over coffee and love meeting people who want to explore and disrupt inequitable systems. 

Fun Fact: Ashley loves rocks and likes to spend their time rockhounding!